Neurologists specialize in disorders and diseases that affect the brain and the nervous system. Since the eyes can be affected by some of these conditions, doctors who specialize in neurology may be needed to diagnose and treat certain visual...
A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in disorders of the nervous system. This includes not only the nerves but also the brain, spinal cord and muscles. The educational and training requirements to become a neurologist are extensive. You...
Neurologists are physician specialists. They diagnose and treat diseases or injuries of the brain, central nervous system, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles and blood vessels. Neurologists also oversee the health care of people with...
Lower back pain is a common problem, whether it's because of constantly sitting in front of a computer, improper lifting techniques or an imbalance between the muscles of your abdomen and back. Treatment for back pain often involves exercises to...
The National Institute of Mental Health recommends those suffering from ADHD be treated by a psychiatrist, psychologist, family doctor or neurologist.
Neurological issues can be minor or life threatening and sometimes it is difficult to tell the difference. If you experience a loss of consciousness, numbness in an arm or leg, a loss of vision, dizziness, difficulty swallowing, speaking or...
Tingling in the legs after working out can be the result of meralgia paresthetica, a condition that causes sensory nerves to compress. The femoral cutaneous nerve provides sensation to the hip and thighs. When this nerve is damaged, the Johns...
While atonic and tonic seizures usually occur during childhood, the seizures may continue into adulthood. Treating these episodes can be a frustrating process because they don't respond well to traditional antiepileptics (AEDs) like carbamazepine...
Pinched nerves occur when the surrounding tissues compress the nerve compresses. In some cases, a bone causes the compressed nerve--a herniated disk, for example, can pinch a nerve. Other times, it can be muscle or a tendon that causes the nerve...
If you're worried about unusual neurological symptoms, don't avoid the doctor. It is wise to make an appointment immediately if you experience numbness, tingling, blurred vision, balance problems or other nerve-related symptoms. If your physician...
Multiple sclerosis, commonly referred to as MS, takes time to diagnose. Once you get a diagnosis, treatments begin. Without insurance, MS can drain your financial savings and cause financial hardship. Health insurance, life insurance and...
A person with epilepsy repeatedly has seizures, whereby the brain sends out abnormal and unregulated electrical signals. Neurologists may not always find the reason for epilepsy, but a variety of disorders can cause it including congenital...
You may not know it, but seizures come in lots of different forms. Not all people who have epilepsy seizures fall on the ground, lose consciousness and start shaking, although that is what most people think of when they think of a seizure. Some...
A doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine maintains or restores health through diagnosis and treatment of health conditions. The title "physician" refers to both a doctor of medicine and doctor of osteopathic medicine in the United...
A sciatic nerve pinch causes weakness, numbness, pain or tingling in the leg, according to MedlinePlus. MayoClinic.com notes that the condition originates from too much pressure from surrounding tissues, such as muscles, cartilage, bones and tendons.
Tourette's syndrome is a neurological condition presenting chronic motor and verbal tics. TS also has a high degree of comorbid, or concurrent, behavioral and emotional problems. The presence of tics is considered uncommon, and the disorder...
Your brain uses a complex series of electrical communications to transmit information throughout the body. When these electrical signals go awry, seizures can result -- a condition known as epilepsy. If you have epilepsy, you can usually exercise...
If you experience severe numbness and tingling in your thighs after running, you likely suffer from meralgia paresthetica, a medical condition that causes nerve compression. Meralgia paresthetica affects the outer thigh by damaging the femoral...
Most parents are aware that exercise reduces health problems such as obesity and high blood pressure, but exercise also has important cognitive benefits. Children who exercise tend to develop motor skills earlier and may perform better in school,...
Light therapy has been practiced since the 1960s to heal wounds, tissues and bones, in addition to alleviating pain caused by various acute and chronic conditions. The chiropractic cold laser is now being used to strengthen and rehabilitate the...
Parkinson's disease is a challenging condition to diagnose. There are no definitive laboratory tests that can confirm a diagnosis. In some cases the patient and/or family members are the first to notice symptoms and realize that something is...
The back is a complicated section of the body, consisting of a combination of bones, muscle, and nerves. Because the spinal cord runs through the back, relatively minor problems can cause severe pain and other symptoms, such as numbness and poor...
Bicycling and people with advanced stages of Parkinson's Disease have been popping up in the news in 2010 because a 58-year-old man in the Netherlands who had PD and could not walk well was able to demonstrate that he could ride a bike. The "New...
Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder in which irreversible progressive deterioration of the brain causes symptoms of memory loss, confusion, irritability, difficulties with speech, cognitive impairment and movement disorders. An article...
There are several reasons why personal trainers, instructors in fitness videos and other exercise specialists routinely specify how you should breathe during the course of any exercise. It's not just to help make sure you don't run short of...
An emotional behavior disorder is characterized by one or more behaviors that alter a child's school performance. Emotional behavior disorder means a pattern of behaviors that may be aggressive, impulsive, withdrawn, unhappy or depressed,...
Lou Gehrig's disease, also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a disease affecting the motor neurons, or nerve cells responsible for movement. This progressive, degenerative disease causes muscle weakness, paralysis and death. The...
While feeling tired and weak can be a symptom of many health conditions, be aware of symptoms that continue. ALS affects the motor nerves in the body, so one of the first symptoms that may be experienced is muscle weakness. This may appear as...
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